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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 6,033.87, 9,049.86 and 3,071.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 6,033.87, 9,049.86 and 3,071.07 is: 4,606.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    6,033.87 : 9,049.86 = 3,071.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    6,033.87/9,049.86 = 3,071.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    6,033.87x = 9,049.86 × 3,071.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    6,033.87x = 27,792,753.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,792,753.55/6,033.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,606.12

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